Loire Valley

French Lessons from Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe's store display of the 2021  Vignobles Lacheteau Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine, Loire Valley, France

Fast facts: 2021  Vignobles Lacheteau Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine, Loire Valley, France ($7.99 @ Trader Joe’s, California)   European wine producers have a long standing tradition of using labels that are, in a word, confusing.  At least to the average wine consumer.  This is such a label. But we are here with some “French Lessons” to help … Read moreFrench Lessons from Trader Joe’s

Vive la différence – a white wine from the wild side of Trader Joe’s

2017 Vignobles Lacheteau, Vouvray, France

Vouvray is an important appellation in the Touraine district of the Loire Valley. Fast facts: 2017 Vignobles Lacheteau, Vouvray, France $7.99 (@Trader Joe’s,  California) Vouvray is an important appellation in the Touraine district of the Loire Valley.  What makes it especially unique is that virtually all of its wines are made from a single white wine … Read moreVive la différence – a white wine from the wild side of Trader Joe’s